This Telegraphist Air Gunner was crewed with Petty Officer Frederick Charles Rice during 1940-1941 aboard a Swordfish floatplane from HMS Warspite. He made significant contributions to the work of the crew during the Second Battle of Narvik and the Battle of Mapatan. The pilot and the officer observer were decorated for both actions.

In the current issue of 'BRITAIN AT WAR' there is a very good article on the pilot (Rice). In it the author mentions that Pacey was Mentioned in Despatches for the Narvik battle. However try as I might I cannot find Pacey anywhere on the London Gazette website.

Can anyone please help clarify the issue of whether he was awarded the MiD or not ? I am also hoping to find his middle name.

Note the scan errors in category 1 and variations of the same text. These all need addressing before this text can be used as an accurate filter.

Edit:
From the Gazette page posted by Col - I have confirmed that the current search index on the new website covers Notices and Honours only and does not include Supplements. This means that the current search boxes will only find the data above and that none of the information on the Supplement relating to Gallantry Awards and MiD will be searched/found.

Regards
Ross

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Reason: Additional on Supplements

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As the list posted by Ross shows MG Pacey does not appear for his MiD when one tries his surname. Frustrating, but not unique. This was my initial problem.

Ross.
Since late last night I have been trying the first link you kindly provided, to enter the year and page. Unfortunately I am still receiving the following message; "Sorry, we are currently experiencing some technical difficulties. Please come back soon."I fear the 'new, improved' LG website has more than simple teething problems.

I have just picked up these posts. I am currently researching Maurice George Pacey for his granddaughter. From the information I have I am not clear if his MiD was for Narvik or Matapan. Can this be clarified please?